Bereavement Fare – Domestic Travel

In the event of a death of an immediate family member, a customer may have to travel at the last minute. Customers may not have the time to qualify for an advance purchase discounted fare. To help our mutual customers, we offer special fares for bereavement travel.

Reservations must be booked and ticketed by Delta Air Lines. Travel agents may contact Delta Reservations for booking, pricing, and program rules.

Applicable Markets

The Bereavement Policy applies for travel:

Within the 50 United States

Between the 50 United States and Canada, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands

Immediate Family Member Definition

The list of immediate family includes any adopted/great/half/step/in-law version of the list below.

Parent

Grandchild

Spouse (Husband/Wife)

Aunt/Uncle

Domestic Partner

Niece/Nephew

Child (Son/Daughter)

Military human remains escort

Sibling (Brother/Sister)

Clergy presiding over services

Grandparent

Eligibility

Valid for SkyMiles members who need to travel due to the death of an immediate family member. If the customer is not currently a SkyMiles member, they may immediately join SkyMiles by enrolling via delta.com.

Required Documentation

The following information is required so customers can purchase a ticket using discounted Bereavement Fares:

Relationship to the deceased

Name and phone number of funeral home, hospital, or hospice doctor's name (if applicable)

Terms & Conditions

Purchase Requirements

Customers may book a maximum of seven (7) days in advance of travel. Ticketing is required at time of booking. Required documentation is subject to verification.